HAZMAT FIRST RESPONDER SESSIONS
OCTOBER 25-27, 2010
Held in conjunction with FireShowsReno
Classes on Tuesday and Wednesday will be held at the Silver Legacy Casino Resort Hotel
HAZMAT HANDS ON SESSIONS
Monday, October 25
H01 TRANSCAER and Union Pacific Tank Car Training
Instructors:
Ben Salo, Union Pacific Railroad UPRR
Dave Bucollo, Central California Traction Western Region, TRANSCAER
Donna Lepik, TRANSCAER
Monday | October 25, 2010
8:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Classroom Portion will be held at the Regional Public Safety Training Center
TRANSCAER demo will be held at the Sparks Rail Yard in Downtown Sparks
Class will consist of Railroad safety in and around tracks and trains. The class will provide an overview of railroad emergency response. Attendees will go on the rail car and get an overview of the various fittings on railroad tank cars for acid, chlorine cars, LPG, Anhydrous Ammonia, and general service, such as ethanol. The class session will also cover how the railroad can help and what resources the railroad and CHEMTREC can bring to the incident. The instructor will cover what is TRANSCAER and how they can help in the education process. TRANSCAER (Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response)
H02 First Responder Hybrid Vehicle Safety Training
Instructor: Paul Pate, CSN
Monday | October 25, 2010
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Regional Public Safety Training Center
This course will cover the basics a First Responder needs to know when a hybrid vehicle is involved in an accident. Topics covered will include basic hybrid operational procedures (how do you turn off a car that has no key???) how to identify a hybrid from a non-hybrid vehicle, where the potential danger for high voltage exists, nickel-metal hydride batteries, utilizing ERG�s and identifying cut zones, locating the 12 volt battery (or multiple 12 volt batteries) as well as the high voltage battery, and the location of the high voltage disconnect. Additionally the course will explain how a hybrid vehicle actually works and provide a list of all the current hybrid powered vehicles. Dependant on vehicles available, an on-car demonstration will be provided with students performing both vehicle power down and high voltage power down procedures, high voltage component identification, and emergency procedures.
H03 Ammonia Emergencies
Joe Ennes, Airgas
Monday | October 25, 2010
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Reno Ballroom #5 (See Location Map)
This three-hour class consists both of classroom and a demonstration outside of the class. The classroom portion will cover the following: Anhydrous Ammonia - 1) How it is made; 2) What markets it is used in; 3) How it is used in those markets. Ammonium Hydroxide; 1) How it is made; 2) What markets it is used in; 3) How it is used in those markets. Differentiating Ammonia versus Ammonium Hydroxide. Transportation of the Ammonia Product - 1) Visual identification of transporting units; 2) How to respond to the given release. Ammonia and Ammonium Hydroxide Stationary Storage - 1) Types of storage; 2) Safety on the storage units; 3) How to respond to the given release.
The outside demonstration will include:
-- Demo a cut-out storage tank with safety valves
-- Walk about and review of an ammonia and ammonium Hydroxide tractor trailer
-- Demo an actual spill of anhydrous ammonia
HAZMAT CLASS SESSIONS
Tuesday, October 26
H04 HazMat Case Studies - Part 1
Steve Hermann, Huntsville Training Associates
Tuesday | October 26, 2010
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Case studies of several dozen actual highway and railroad hazardous materials transportation accidents, emphasizing lessons learned in the real world of major chemical spills, utilizing pictures taken at the scenes by the presenter, who for over 20 years was Arizona's senior hazardous materials emergency responder. Many of these incidents have been featured in FIRE ENGINEERING or FIREHOUSE magazine articles.
H05 CANCELLED - Civil Support Team (See H21)
H06 State Mutual Aid Program
Kelli Baratti, Nevada Department of Emergency Management
Tuesday | October 26, 2010
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
An overview and discussion of emergency response mutual aid programs in Nevada. These programs include mobilization of resources utilizing the Nevada Fire Mutual Aid Plan, the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), etc. as well as the resource management and credentialing projects.
H07 HazMat Case Studies - Part II
Steve Hermann, Huntsville Training Associates
Tuesday | October 26, 2010
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Case studies of several dozen actual highway and railroad hazardous materials transportation accidents, emphasizing lessons learned in the real world of major chemical spills, utilizing pictures taken at the scenes by the presenter, who for over 20 years was Arizona's senior hazardous materials emergency responder. Many of these incidents have been featured in FIRE ENGINEERING or FIREHOUSE magazine articles.
H08 LP Gas Emergencies
Eric Smith
Tuesday | October 26, 2010
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
This course will provide an overview of the physical properties of LP-Gas, storage containers, and appurtenances. Proper techniques for responding to incidents involving LP-Gas will be discussed as well as review of North Las Vegas fire that spread through two neighboring bulk propane facilities. The instructor has over 20 years experience in the propane industry, 11 in the fire service and is currently the Chief Inspector for the Nevada Board for the Regulation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas.
H09 CANCELLED - Air Monitoring - See H25
H10 Bill for the Spill
Jeff Page, Emergency Manager, Lyon County, NV
Tuesday | October 26, 2010
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
This hour of instruction and class discussion will provide participants with the necessary tools to develop an ordinance to allow for billing for hazardous materials and all hazards response as required by NRS 459.
H11 ERG and NIOSH Basic HAZMAT
Joe Nishikida, Captain, Reno Fire Department
Tuesday | October 26, 2010
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
The NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical and the DOT Emergency Response Pocket Guide are two of the best field references to determine risks and hazards of a hazardous incident. But like all tools, it is far better to learn how to use them in training (and making non-critical mistakes) before you have to apply what they tell you on an incident. The use of the Emergency Response Guide is the �bible� of first responders and holds a huge amount of initial response guidance. The NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemicals further gives you information to confirm the product you think you have. It also assists you in incident response planning by making you aware of the hazards and basing your response on risk and risk reduction. The knowledge can be used for those who are first responder operations using some simple tools to technician/specialist who use high tech instruments.
Class is three hours long.
H12 Radiation Safety for First Responders
Eric Matus, Radiation Control Supervisor, Nevada State Health Division
Tuesday | October 26, 2010
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
This course will provide a review of the types and risks of radiation exposure, a discussion of equipment types and selection, and the strategy and techniques used to size up and mitigate exposure or contamination scenarios. We will review the types of radioactive materials transported by highway, used in industry, and the potential for radiation and a weapon of terror. A hands on exercise is included. Participants are encouraged to bring their own survey meters.
H13 Tanker Truck Emergencies - Grounding and Bonding
Steve Brewer
Tuesday | October 26, 2010
1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
Dealing with the Static electricity at a Hazmat Incident is often overlooked. Static electricity at hazmat incidents could cause fires, explosions or worse yet, death. NorthWest Hazmat brings years of experience dealing tank truck emergencies and setting up grounding fields to get rid of Static Electricity. This class will be short and to the point. We will set up as many ground fields as time permits using a Megger digital Ground resistance tester.
H14 Carson City Mercury Spill
Stacey Giomi, Fire Chief, Carson City Fire Department
Tuesday | October 26, 2010
1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
In August of 2009 the Carson City Fire Department was called to a local 20 unit apartment complex for what maintenance works described as a "chemical spill." What crews discovered would lead to tenant evacuations, long term clean-up, thousands of dollars in rebuilding and recovery. The incident has been described as one of the largest mercury spill ever seen outside of an industrial setting. Join Chief Giomi as he describes how emergency responders handled the situation and the lessons they learned.
HAZMAT CLASS SESSIONS
Wednesday, October 27
H21 Civil Support Team
Major David M. Sellen, CST
Wednesday | October 27, 2010
9:30 am - 10:30 am
The Civil Support Team assists first-responders in determining the nature of a Weapons of Mass Destruction or CBRNE incident, provides medical and technical advice, and pave the way for the arrival of follow-on state and Federal military response assets. The area key element of the Department of Defense's overall program to provide support to civil authorities in the event of a Weapons of Mass Destruction or CBRNE incident.
H22 HazMat IQ - Part 1
Joe Gorman
Cris Aguirre
Wednesday | October 27, 2010
9:30 am - 10:30 am
HazMatIQ is a training system formulated from more than 50 years of Hazardous Materials (HazMat) response experience. Traditional HazMat response is founded in the principles of industrial hygiene, organic chemistry and inorganic chemistry. While these foundations are valuable in the right setting, HazMatIQ has revolutionized first responder training by turning the focus away from mastering textbooks and onto the critical knowledge needed to make a simple decision: Can I make entry to effectuate a rescue? In order to do this, a first responder needs to understand the environmental hazards and the required personal protection equipment. HazMatIQ training streamlines the size-up process and enables responders to maximize their response efficiency and effectiveness. HazMatIQ system also incorporates training on how to safely and efficiently respond to unknown chemicals, mixtures or chemical reaction when there is no information on chemical and physical properties available.
The HazMatIQ 4 Step System is a response tool that incorporates a series of easy to understand job aids called Smart Charts. These charts enable responders to quickly assess risk and make a proper decision on how best to mitigate an incident. This system coaches responders through a process that virtually eliminates information overload.
H23 Tanker Truck Emergencies - Grounding and Bonding
Steve Brewer
Wednesday | October 27, 2010
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Dealing with the Static electricity at a Hazmat Incident is often overlooked. Static electricity at hazmat incidents could cause fires, explosions or worse yet, death. NorthWest Hazmat brings years of experience dealing tank truck emergencies and setting up grounding fields to get rid of Static Electricity. This class will be short and to the point. We will set up as many ground fields as time permits using a Megger digital Ground resistance tester.
H24 CANCELLED - State Mutual Aid Program - See H06
H25 Air Monitoring
Instructor: Joe Nishikida, Reno Fire Department
Wednesday | October 27, 2010
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Review of how to use and interpret air monitoring equipment that you are using. We will also do some preventative and on scene maintenance of equipment within the realm of you as a first responder operations and technician.
H26 CANCELLED - Bill for the Spill - See H10
H27 Radiation Safety for First Responders
Eric Matus, Radiation Control Supervisor, Nevada State Health Division
Wednesday | October 27, 2010
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
This course will provide a review of the types and risks of radiation exposure, a discussion of equipment types and selection, and the strategy and techniques used to size up and mitigate exposure or contamination scenarios. We will review the types of radioactive materials transported by highway, used in industry, and the potential for radiation and a weapon of terror. A hands on exercise is included. Participants are encouraged to bring their own survey meters.
H28 HazMat IQ - Part II
Joe Gorman
Cris Aguirre
Wednesday | October 27, 2010
1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
HazMatIQ is a training system formulated from more than 50 years of Hazardous Materials (HazMat) response experience. Traditional HazMat response is founded in the principles of industrial hygiene, organic chemistry and inorganic chemistry. While these foundations are valuable in the right setting, HazMatIQ has revolutionized first responder training by turning the focus away from mastering textbooks and onto the critical knowledge needed to make a simple decision: Can I make entry to effectuate a rescue? In order to do this, a first responder needs to understand the environmental hazards and the required personal protection equipment. HazMatIQ training streamlines the size-up process and enables responders to maximize their response efficiency and effectiveness. HazMatIQ system also incorporates training on how to safely and efficiently respond to unknown chemicals, mixtures or chemical reaction when there is no information on chemical and physical properties available.
The HazMatIQ 4 Step System is a response tool that incorporates a series of easy to understand job aids called Smart Charts. These charts enable responders to quickly assess risk and make a proper decision on how best to mitigate an incident. This system coaches responders through a process that virtually eliminates information overload.
|
|
|
